Monthly Archives: February 2017

Chemistry Lab Tours 2017: Round 2!

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Have you ever wondered what a real research laboratory looks like? Thinking about summer research opportunities? Participate in the Undergraduate Chemistry Society’s (UCS) lab tours to find out!

The UCS is hosting two days of lab tours at different UBC Chemistry research labs. Students will learn more about each professor’s research over a catered lunch followed by a guided lab visit.

Day 1 – Tuesday, February 28 @12:30 – 2:00 pm in CHEM D213

  • Dr. Algar
    • Research Interests: Bioanalytical, physical, and materials chemistry; development of luminescent materials such as quantum dots, polymer dots, and lanthanide complexes for bioanalysis.
  • Dr. Perrin
    • Research Interests: Synthetic chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry to create new biologic probes, imaging agents, and catalytic drugs

If you are interested in attending this set of lab tours, please RSVP here.

Day 2 – Thursday, March 2 @ 12:30 – 2:00 pm in CHEM D213

  • Dr. Berlinguette
    • Research Interests: Solar energy conversion, which includes the design of novel nanoscale materials for advanced solar cells and developing economically viable ways of storing solar electricity as high density fuels. (From his research group website)
  • Dr. Sammis
    • Research Interests: Development of new methods for the syntheses of architecturally complex natural products, natural product synthesis, organic free radicals, radical fluorination.

If you are interested in attending this set of lab tours, please RSVP here.

2-Bucks-a-Beaker: March 2017

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This is the LAST 2-Bucks-a-Beaker of the semester! Come celebrate the end of the semester with your Undergraduate Chemistry Society!

Date: Friday, March 24
Time: 5:30 – 10:00 pm
Location: Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre
Free to enter. $2 drink tickets. $5 beaker + drink ticket.
Free chips, soda, water, juice and pizza provided.

The UBC EDM Club will be providing music for the night!

Note: This is a 19+ event, so please bring 2 pieces of ID (including 1 government-issued photo ID).

We hope to see you there!

Chemistry Undergraduate Research Conference 2017

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Interested in research in the field of chemistry? Curious about the type of projects undergraduate chemistry students can be involved in for CHEM 445 RLE and CHEM 449? Come to this year’s Chemistry Undergraduate Research Conference (CURC) to find out!

CURC features presentations from undergraduate chemistry students conducting research on a variety of topics including asymmetric dearomatization, exploring a tunable sulfur bridge for solar cell applications, synthesizing oligonucleotide aptamers for targeted cancer therapy, using nitrobenzylpyridine as a real-time assessment of workplace contamination levels, and more!

Research projects from the following groups will be featured: Algar, Berlinguette, Chen, Ciufolini, Fryzuk, Hudson, Love, and Perrin.

Date: Thursday, March 23
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM**
Location: Irving K. Barber Learning Center – Dodson Room
Entry: FREE and students from all years are welcome to attend!

Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP here: ucs.chem.ubc.ca/curc. Space is limited!

** Although attendees are highly encouraged to stay for the entire event, we understand the conference may conflict with some classes. If you need to arrive late/leave early, we kindly ask that you wait until the end of a presentation before entering/leaving to avoid disrupting the guest speakers.

 

Interested in Joining the UCS?

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Are you a chemistry student interested in joining the Undergraduate Chemistry Society as an executive member for the 2017/18 academic year?

The UCS executive team is a group of undergraduate chemistry students that hosts various academic and social events throughout the year including Faculty Meet and Greet, 2-Bucks-a-Beaker, Chemistry Lab Tours, and much more! Being an executive member is a great way to learn the “behind-the-scenes” of each event, know more about what goes on in the Department of Chemistry, and make new friends with fellow chemists!

If you would like to learn more about the available positions we have for the 2017/18 year, more of what the UCS does, and how to apply for a position, please come to our info session on Thursday, March 9!

Date: Thursday, March 9
Time: 12:30 – 1:00 PM
Location: CHEM D213

Please RSVP at the following link so we know that you are coming! We’ll also have some donuts!

RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/3aiAJ0WjMYJHgAUr2

Please note the following:

  • Only existing UCS executive members are eligible to run for the following positions: president, vice president and treasurer. All other positions do not require previous experience in the UCS.
  • Only chemistry students or students planning to major in chemistry are eligible to apply for a position.

 

Chemistry Forum 2017

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Are you interested in learning about what you can do with your chemistry degree? The annual Chemistry Forum is happening on Tuesday, March 7! Chemistry Forum 2017 will feature guest speakers from various companies to illustrate the versatility of a chemistry degree. Students will get to learn about different career paths, ask questions, and socialize with the guest speakers over light refreshments and a catered lunch!

Date: Tuesday, March 7
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM***
Location: Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre
Entry: FREE but please RSVP @ ucs.chem.ubc.ca/forum
Dress Code: Semi-formal/business casual

Light refreshments and a catered lunch will be provided.

***Note: All 300- and 400-level chemistry courses that are regularly scheduled between 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM will be cancelled to allow senior chemistry students time to attend Chemistry Forum. Students of all year levels are encouraged to attend between classes.

Our guest speakers will include:

  • Jennifer Morse, CARO Analytical
  • JM Lauzon, SAP
  • Matt Roberts, SWITCH Materials
  • Natalie Campbell, SWITCH Materials
  • Hua Yang, TRIUMF
  • Paul Cyr, UBC UILO
  • Sherry Xie, Viva Pharmaceuticals

Meet Your Major 2017: Information Fair

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At the Meet Your Major event, first year students will have the opportunity to chat with upper-level students and learn about different specializations in the Faculty of Science. Attendees can get students’ perspective on potential majors, asking questions about courses, career options, and other experiences. For more information, visit the Faculty of Science’s website: https://science.ubc.ca/students/events/meet-your-major.

The Department of Chemistry’s undergraduate advisor, Dr. Jackie Stewart, and two executive members of the Undergraduate Chemistry Society will be at the event. We hope you stop by our table to chat!

Date: Monday, March 6
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: Life Sciences Centre
Cost: Free to attend!

Chemiformal 2017

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The Undergraduate Chemistry Society’s annual Chemiformal is back! Chemiformal 2017 is an end-of-year celebration happening on Friday, March 31st at the Point Grey Golf and Country Club. Grab your tickets early before we sell out!

Date: Friday, March 31
Time: 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
Location: Point Grey Golf and Country Club (3350 SW Marine Drive)

The venue is accessible by the 49 bus and free parking will be available

This year’s event will feature:

  • Full three course dinner buffet
  • Cash bar (one free drink ticket & glass of wine included)
  • Scenic venue with outdoor patio
  • Photobooth
  • Dance floor
  • Multiple DJ performances, courtesy of UBC EDM Club
  • Door prizes and Grand Prize raffle tickets

 Ticket Sales:

  • Starting Feb. 14 – graduating students
  • Starting Feb. 27 – senior (3rd and 4th year) non-graduating students
  • Starting Mar. 06 until Mar. 10– general 
Prices: Early bird – $30 (until March 3 only); Regular – $35
Dates & Times: MWF (11-1 pm) and TTH (12:30-2 pm) in CHEM D132

 

Graduating and senior non-graduating students may purchase a +1 ticket at the early bird price until March 3.

 

Since this is a 19+ event, please bring two pieces of ID (including 1 government-issued photo ID).

 

For more information, please contact us at ucs.chemiformal@gmail.com.

Chemistry Coop Info Session 2017

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Are you a second or third year chemistry student interested in the Chemistry Co-op program? Come to the info session next week on Wednesday, February 15th! Be sure to RSVP so we know that you’re coming!

Milah Woo, a UBC co-op coordinator, will be giving a presentation on the opportunities for students that enroll in the program, and answering any questions you may have.

  • When: February 15th from 11:00 to 12:00 pm
  • Where: Chemistry D317 (to be confirmed)

Please click here to RSVP if you’re interested!